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French Army

The figures of this chapter were made in composition material by various companies. The first figures was made by Durso. The colour of the uniform was more similar to the German Army but the helmet is the “Adrien” type. The other figures were made by Elastoline. Figures from Elastoline. Elastoline figures. The first soldier uses […]

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British Army

Composition Figures In this chapter are included all figures with the characteristic British equipment. However the figures painted in grey uniforms represent, probably, the Portuguese army. ______Elastolin__________ Lineol__________ Lineol ________Durso___________Elastolin_____________Lineol Lineol figures. The soldiers in grey uniforms were, probably, made for the Portuguese market.

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German Army

Composition Figures The most prolific makers of toy soldiers in composition material where from Germany. The most famous are Lineol and Elastolin. Figures from Elastolin. ______Elastolin ____________Fröha_________Elastolin___Elastolin Soldiers throwing a grenade. The third and fourth figures have an head that is probably from the U S Army.

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Composition Figures Plastic

Military Hospital

Wars cause material destruction and human casualties. Many companies included in their production examples of assistance to the war casualties. Composition Figures Lineol This German company produced some interesting figures of war casualties and medical personnel. Schusso Dogs were used for transport of medical items. The dog from left was made by Schusso the other […]